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April 27th, 2023 
Awake Goy 
In 107 AD, the Roman Empire was at its peak under Emperor Trajan’s leadership, spanning 2 million square miles and 50 million subjects. However, the rise of Christianity, which promised to undermine Roman conceptions of power and authority, was seen as a threat by the Romans. Ignatius of Antioch, a prominent Christian leader, was brought to Rome to be executed, most likely in the Colosseum.
Ignatius was willing to be martyred, like Jesus, and wrote seven letters describing his experience and beliefs, which have survived to this day. Despite the Romans’ plan to make an example of Ignatius, his martyrdom actually helped spread Christianity. Many historians believe Christianity divided the Roman Empire, contributing to its eventual downfall.
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